How to write a killer ARTIST BIO and ABOUT ME page

[@mommystiletto1625]

Ok...let me watch again....was totally distracted by the beautiful work

[@SwarezArt]

Mommy Stiletto ah thank you so much; very kind of you.

[@Happinosis]

I'm also really enjoying the tour through your studio :)

[@ethereal_soul]

i could not listen to whatever he said because i was only looking at his paintings, his studio. it was more eye catching than his words.

[@MissSmudge78]

Exactly Ed. Talking about yourself in the first person is key. "Fear is temporary, but regret lasts a lifetime" ... Yes, I just read your back story. I felt a connection to you, and it drew me in immediately, because of the similarities in our backgrounds. I am a coach driver in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. And right now, thanks to Covid, only have school children to drive, every morning and arvo (can’t believe I miss the tourists). Work is work and the pay is ok. But it's a damn sight more comfortable driving a coach, than the fruit and vegie deliveries and warehousing I did for 7 years previous. I am 43yrs old , and I have only just been drawn in to the world of acrylic art these past few months. I find I have almost stopped watching tv and have been clicking around the rabbit hole, called KZbin. The craving I have for watching people create is intense. THEN … I found your channel. I don't know what it is ... but I have been clicking through your videos, one by one ... and I just feel so at home watching you create with Enamel paints. Paints that don’t even need a top coating. How wonderful !!! I have LITERALLY this evening, gone back to the beginning of all your videos and started there. I find that it takes me so long to watch each one, having to stop and flick back 5 seconds … so many times … just observing your body of work as you move about your studio space. Incredible isn’t a big enough word to describe what you show us in every video. Even watching you and Ady go about all the 101 other things you have to do each day, is fascinating to me. Learning and taking in everything you’re saying, even your voice sends me to sleep. That is a good thing, I promise. It just means I’ve been watching your KZbin channel for far too long LOL Reading your back story really resonated with me. You sound stubborn and a bit OCD like me LOL The key to surviving in this world, first and foremost, is being able to solely rely on yourself. Live within your means and let logic be your guide. I’m reading about your journey, and see it hasn’t been an easy one at first. But I have a creative being in me that is chomping at the bit. I just know I have a LOT to learn before I jump in with 2 feet. BUT THIS … this is where I want to get to. Whether or not, you think of yourself as a teacher … you are. Your own personal knowledge is absolutely invaluable to all of us who are watching you, from all corners of the globe. Thank you, just for being you mate. Hugs to you & Ady, from Veronica 💜

[@SwarezArt]

Well that's a pretty incredible response Veronica! Wow! I had no idea! Not much I can add to that except to say that we will keep doing what we're doing and keep pushing. Have a great day and thank you again!

[@Ana-le5gj]

What a honest person you are are, made me subscribe to your channel! 😄

[@SwarezArt]

Thank you very much!

[@lynneemcdonald]

Your studio is dreamy! Awesome info and incredible art. Thank you!

[@SwarezArt]

Wow, thank you!

[@lisengel2498]

I totally agree - I really enjoy the way you go directly to whatever you talk about - and for me it is highly important with pictures of the art - its the images that draw me closer and make me curious about the what, how and Why of the art - 🎶🍀🎵💚🐸

[@SwarezArt]

Thank you Lis!

[@iantobyclark]

I like this. I'm starting on this journey again and have been put off by pretentious waffle. Really constructive and helpful ❤

[@SwarezArt]

Great to hear! Wishing you well on your quest. Remember to have some fun, even when it’s tough

[@helenannleeshung9028]

This was solid advice and I enjoyed seeing your wonderful art 🙂

[@SwarezArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@mikey75sa]

yup!

[@1000lindad]

Thank you. I found this extremely helpful

[@SwarezArt]

1000lindad you are most welcome!!!

[@Marianne_C_O_Art]

Thank you. Easy, to the point and has answered the questions I've recently been searching for👍

[@SwarezArt]

Marianne Hooper thank you so much for your feedback Marianne.

[@Happinosis]

I see so much conflicting advice on using first person or third person. I'm just reworking my website and "Paula doesn't like fannying about with panpipes, trickling streams and piles of pebbles in her hypnotherapy sessions" isn't nearly so convincing as "I". Great video, thanks so much.

[@SwarezArt]

Lady Mindset Hypnotherapy & Coaching ah thank you for your kind words. You’re right - don’t underestimate the power of ‘I’... have a great day and thanks for stopping by.

[@brandonriffe]

Thank you so much, I have been struggling to figure out how to write this for a while.

[@SwarezArt]

Noah Riffe thanks Noah. Glad it was helpful.

[@Tiger_Simple]

This video is golden, thank you so much! I thought I had to write my about me in the 3rd person which felt incredibly unnatural. I absolutely agree that having a more personable dialogue will have a better impact on a viewer. Thank you for this great vid!

[@SwarezArt]

You're so welcome!

[@sarahamazinggracestudio457]

Omg!! Thank u!! I have been wondering the same thing! Ive read a lot about how your supposed to write your bio in 3rd person!! I just couldnt do it! I rather tell it myself introduce myself thank u so much for confirming this!!!

[@SwarezArt]

Glad it was helpful! You are most welcome!

[@josephgilbert8978]

Thank You...I am learning about Artist Biographies, Curriculum Vitae, Artist Statement and Letters of Intent for Art Museum's. Love your videos!

[@SwarezArt]

Thank you very much Joseph!

[@josephmarin8807]

Yes! I've always felt that an artist's biography should be written in the first person instead of the third. I've read artists' bios in the first person and I feel a sense of connection to them, the art, and process. It's clearly much more personal. Bios written in the third person distances me from the artist.

[@SwarezArt]

An excellent observation Joseph, thank you!

[@gavinyates9189]

I truly believe you have so much more passion in your art then your neighbor Damien Hirst and I think your artwork is so much more amazing. Keep up the good work.

[@SwarezArt]

Gavin Yates most kind of you Gavin, thank you so much!

[@zleach131]

LOVE THIS!!!!!!!

[@SwarezArt]

Thank you!

[@towustasin]

Yes.. the thing is.. when you are 'talking to someone' online, it is not the same as talking to someone face to face.. you are making a web page which reflects on who you are as an artist, not going out to brunch with your old classmate.

[@SwarezArt]

Towustasin Mycorrhiza indeed! Thanks for the comment; much appreciated.

[@zumbamuse]

Thank you! Very helpful!

[@SwarezArt]

You're welcome!

[@KittyKlawz]

Beautiful studio

[@SwarezArt]

Many thanks Kitty!

[@TonnyTK100]

beautiful art

[@SwarezArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@SandboxCult]

Awesome!

[@SwarezArt]

Nice to hear!

[@KittyKlawz]

Beautiful art

[@SwarezArt]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@kristinaasimova601]

I agree that writing in 3rd person about self is really weird... Thanks for the video! helpful!

[@SwarezArt]

You're so welcome!

[@AwesomeAndrew]

your videos are so helpful, I am very grateful for your content and advice.

[@SwarezArt]

Awesome Andrew thanks you Andrew. Really appreciate that.

[@josephmarin8807]

...and a great studio tour, too! Thank you for this video. 👍🏼

[@SwarezArt]

My pleasure and thank you!

[@Art-qy6gd]

My god thank you for this. I have my Bio as a stylist-colorist for L'Oréal and I had to write it as the third person. It is so detailed and long I deleted it of FB after I quit teaching. I'm still a stylist and I do photo shoots on my own. Went back to art school and now I have 11 pieces displayed at the court house. They can't be sold because I don't know how to price my art and no Bio. I sold few pieces on FB but never had to present my work in a professional way. English is my fourth so for that reason I always struggle with my left side of the brain. I'll get my Bio done today and perhaps my friend will edit it. Every painting in your gallery is heavenly beautiful. Thank you again!!

[@SwarezArt]

Jalal Dawod thank you so much for that!! I’m so glad it helped you and we’ll done for being pro active and awesome!! Thank you again and have a great day. Really appreciate your feedback.

[@artsydc5862]

Wonderful presentation. You put a lot into your work and it shows. Thanks for the tips.

[@SwarezArt]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching

[@solokidtv4412]

Thank you! This helps alot

[@SwarezArt]

Glad to hear it!

[@stevesidare2493]

Makes sense. But some people/artists think 1st person is lofty compared to 3rd person. I think for a personal website, 1st person is better.

[@rebeccahutcheson599]

That was so excellent. I was asked to do an article for magazine. they love how I write they love that I'm unbridled I'm a truther and I'm a holistic healer blah blah blah. I have to do a biography and as I'm doing this the person who is trying to help me edit keep telling me you can't write in first person. You shouldn't use the word I and II didn't know what you're saying but I said that this is about me it is a personal biography about me and the word I would be the correct use so I'm glad to hear you say this and also that me make it it to formal it needs to be just like I talk to the person next to me so the audience feels like their a part of this discussion.. Thank you

[@SwarezArt]

Rebecca Hutcheson yes!!! That’s great to hear Rebecca and I’m glad you found the video useful. Thanks for stopping by and good luck won everything!!!

[@williamsiler2438]

So I have to say you have very helpful information here and I’d like to say thank you! I have been carving stone for awhile and left it because I really had no idea of how to market it and didn’t stick with it do to listening to people telling me I had to have a real job to take care of my family. I have always had a sense of taking of everyone else first. Thank you for the words of wisdom.

[@SwarezArt]

Thank you so much William!

[@tmbrown1755]

God I LOVE your videos!!!!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing all of your experience and knowledge with such honesty and passion. 🙌🙌🙌:)

[@SwarezArt]

That's very mind of you to say so, thank you!

[@meanqueensuperscrimper8908]

Thank you. I am soon to have my first exhibition, and this is very useful.

[@SwarezArt]

Meanqueen Superscrimper you are most welcome!!!

[@dylanbolt1771]

I went to art school and they told me the same thing about the third person, all the while I thought the same things as you are saying. I was like what the?

[@SwarezArt]

100% agree mate!

[@jasonoson_]

I was thinking about writing my bio in the third person to try and sound more professional.. thank you for this advice! Never thought of it that way. I want to connect with the potential people who may listen to my music. Also, now that I think about it writing in the third person seems pretentious. Lol

[@SwarezArt]

Very glad it helped!

[@papayabizarra8625]

Thank you! I'll put into practice. It is very difficult for me to talk about myself and my work and that is why it is very difficult for me to explain why I do what I do (apart from mental health and why I need to express myself) haha, but at least I am already encouraging myself to show myself more.

[@SwarezArt]

That's really good to hear papaya - good luck to you and keep pushing, never give up. You got this!

[@RaquelGonzalezShop]

Thank you so much for this!! While my craft is not really painting, this resonates very much with my true artist self, I can see how keeping it short and sweet (and in first person) can be more powerful than having this third person about pages. Mine is in third person after changing my mind about it a while ago. I’ll change it and tell it better now :)

[@SwarezArt]

You are so welcome! I am glad you found the video useful!

[@SidorenkoAaron]

Sick studio! Thx for the info as well

[@SwarezArt]

Cheers Aaron, I appreciate that :)

[@sachindsouza14]

that was helpful, thanks for taking time and making such videos, we appreciate your inputs.

[@SwarezArt]

Sachin Dennis D'souza you're welcome! Hope they're of help.

[@sachindsouza14]

You bet, they are :-) , Thanks Again.

[@alexisbannerman9491]

Thank you so much for this advice! I was totally lost, after 4 years of art school, when confronted with writing a bio for a gallery, but your advice brought me swiftly back to planet earth and taught me how to talk with real humans again!

[@SwarezArt]

Alexis Bannerman fantastic news! I’m so glad the video helped! Best of luck to you my friend.

[@aycaersoy1489]

Uwweee

[@shannono8397]

I wish the website I have would allow more than one image. Should I try to make a collage in one photo, to have a few things...or too busy? *LOVE the video, so very helpful! (I'm so glad you agree on the first person thing)

[@SwarezArt]

Thanks Shannon. Shame you only have space for one image - is there no way round that? I would concentrate on just one and not confuse people with a montage.

[@terryscheinoha4975]

I was involved in a rollover accident in a big rig 6 years ago and became disabled in my left (dominant) hand. I taught myself to write and eventually sketch and paint with my right (nondominant) hand. Do you think that I should tell people about this in my bio? I am proud of the fact that I taught myself how to overcome this challenge. Terry

[@SwarezArt]

Absolutely Terry!! It's part of you now and how you have developed into the artist you are now. Back stories enrich the experience for those who want to listen. No question in my mind - tell them!!! Thanks for sharing

[@timontimontimontimon3090]

great advice, thanks!

[@SwarezArt]

You're welcome!

[@yuanitaklatt4854]

helpful tips! thanks so much

[@SwarezArt]

My pleasure Yuanita!

[@joannecooper]

This was helpful. Thanks

[@SwarezArt]

You're welcome!

[@coastguard4949]

Really helpful, thank you!

[@SwarezArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@amberbolton1328]

So grateful for This! Thanks

[@SwarezArt]

Amber Bolton you’re very welcome!!!! Glad it helped.

[@faneva1062]

great video, thanks for the wise insights

[@SwarezArt]

b2k my pleasure! Glad you found it helpful.

[@vlindertje235]

I feel like you might need 2 versions: a first person version on your own site and a third person version for joining contests or galleries as they often require you to have it in third person.

[@SwarezArt]

Or you can challenge that if you believe that a first person bio is right. Be the change Melanie.

[@bonnied72]

I'm relatively new artist in Vermont, USA. This video was extremely helpful, so thank you. I'll be showing my work for the first time in a small coffee shop in Manchester, Vermont this coming week, & my mother suggested including a short bio & photo. I like the idea of writing it in the first person as opposed to third person. One question though (unrelated to the video)...are you single & do you have plans on visiting the US? lol

[@SwarezArt]

Thanks very much for your generous feedback and I am glad you found the video helpful. I visit the US when I see a client but that could be anywhere at any time. Relationship status is a private matter!

[@bonnied72]

@@SwarezArt I didn't mean to offend

[@SwarezArt]

Bonnie Dedrick none taken Bonnie! All is good!

[@Omgodspeed]

Great 👍 thanks for this

[@SwarezArt]

Miche K Schrantz you’re welcome!!!

[@tootstomhartsky7745]

❤️❤️😊👏🏻👏🏻

[@oisinnugget4973]

Good video😃

[@SwarezArt]

Cianna 111 thank you so much

[@nazimamohammed1689]

Great tips, thank you...

[@SwarezArt]

Thank you so much for that; really appreciate it!

[@saddyrock]

Hi Ed. Thank you for all of your super helpful...help videos. My partner, Sarah, and I are in business together to sell her art. Her job is to paint beautiful paintings and my job is to manage the business. As such, I wrote her about page - along with her help, of course - and so I wrote it ABOUT her. Do you think, still, I ought to write it from her point of view?

[@SwarezArt]

It depends on the tone you want to set for your visitors. I only prefer the first person angle because it's more personable in my opinion. Send two versions to people you trust and ask them which they prefer? Thanks for your generous feedback on the videos!

[@saddyrock]

@@SwarezArt Thank you!

[@anthonymmeek]

Thank you. No BS, and exactly what "the people" (i.e. fans, customers, etc.) want to read: something personal and real.

[@SwarezArt]

Anthony Meek thank you so much for your feedback Anthony. Much appreciated

[@theosimons1844]

Luv it

[@kambrose1549]

Found a very old 3rd person bio recently when shifting stuff. It made me cringe. Back in the day it was the done thing. We've all moved on!

[@SwarezArt]

Haha! Indeed we have.

[@VsWildArt]

Very informative thanks

[@SwarezArt]

Veronica Spittles you’re welcome and thank you!

[@VsWildArt]

Swarez Art would there be anyway I could persuade you to read my artist bio? I'm entering my first competition and I don't want to make a silly mistake. Loving the channel definitely a new sub

[@SwarezArt]

Veronica Spittles I’ll have a go but I’m no expert when it comes to art competitions (personally I’m not a fan!). But sure, if you think it may help drop me a line to [e-mail] - and thank you for subscribing!

[@dylanbolt1771]

nice coffee maker

[@SwarezArt]

Thank you 😊haha!

[@lisanorris7436]

I've only recently found your videos and I'm really enjoying them. I do paint but not commercially at this point. I do have a query about putting photos on a bio, for example I'm disabled and don't photograph terribly well. I'm not wanting to scare people off. Nor am I looking for a kind of strange sympathy thing that some people do that's kind of patronising. Any ideas?

[@SwarezArt]

Photo! All day long and irrespective. Be proud and authentic. Stand by your name, your work and who you are no matter what. Humans relate to things they understand. Give them you. All of you. Then let your audience find you. Believe me it works. Hope that helps.

[@lisanorris7436]

@@SwarezArt thanks very much.

[@mckenzieanna2013]

Lol I’m not John Smith the watercolor artist, but I am Mckenzie Smith the watercolorist 😂

[@SwarezArt]

Ha! Awesome!!!! :)

[@tharealrebels]

You got the same opening jingle as lachri.😧

[@mariadocarmoverissimo3409]

Espetácular

[@SwarezArt]

Gracias!

[@blinkspacestudio8892]

I never understand why aertists use 3rd person to introduce themselves its weird. It wouldnt sit right with me at all and I dont like it when I read others use 3rd person like they are too good to address me themselves. It puts them very far away from me and thats not what I want for me or them.

[@SwarezArt]

Susan Appleby I wholly agree!!!

[@robot7759]

Banksy. Don't tell, just do it. Who knows who she is? 😸

[@SwarezArt]

Or who they are...

[@robot7759]

@@SwarezArt ah, a conspiracy about a conspiracy. The plot thickens.

[@drakowithadraco]

yo but every established artist has a bio in the third person

[@SwarezArt]

Which, in my opinion, is wrong!

[@Aristadoe]

I disagree.

[@barbaraepye3895]

You are telling us that what we know is all wrong. Can tell you never went to art college or university

[@SwarezArt]

Not everyone knows this though Barbara, that's the point - and thank goodness I never went to art college because 1) you don't need it and 2) I prefer not to have the creative life sucked out of me. Besides, many traditionally educated creatives write in the third person because that is how they are taught (they tell me exactly that!) - so no, not everyone knows that writing in the first person is an option.

[@kindaherekindanot8170]

You know... Ata the end of the day do you really wanna take advice from an abstract resin painter? That is the real question.

[@SwarezArt]

Works for me - and I don't paint in resin. Besides I am a successful artist and have learned many things in ten years. If this advice is not for you, or you take exception to it, then move on. It's not for you.